Michael Macaluso
About Michael Macaluso
Michael Macaluso's Role at IoTecha
Michael Macaluso is the EVP of Engineering and co-founder of IoTecha. His responsibilities at IoTecha include leading engineering initiatives and driving technological advancements within the company. His nearly 20 years of experience in the field provides him with a strong foundation to contribute significantly to the company's growth and innovation in data communications and embedded software solutions.
Michael Macaluso's Career at STMicroelectronics
Before joining IoTecha, Michael Macaluso held a senior engineering management position at STMicroelectronics. During his tenure, he was instrumental in developing the ST-2100 SoC device. He played a key role in the device’s architecture, conception, and production. Notably, he led the development of para-virtualized software for the ST2100, which combined software MAC flexibility with a hypervisor to manage real-time tasks while running customer applications under Linux.
Michael Macaluso's Background in Powerline Communications
Michael Macaluso has been involved in high-speed powerline communications since its inception. He began his undergraduate research in this field under Dr. Dino Manikopolus at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and later co-founded one of the early powerline communication companies, Peak Communications Technology, in 1997. His early work laid the groundwork for future developments in this area.
Michael Macaluso's Experience in SoC Development
Michael Macaluso has extensive experience in the development of System on Chip (SoC) devices. He led the development of two significant SoC devices: Arkados’ AI-1100 and STMicroelectronics’ ST-2100. He managed all stages from conception to production, including the architecture and implementation verification, demonstrating his expertise in this highly specialized field.
Michael Macaluso's Education and Early Research
Michael Macaluso holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. During his undergraduate studies, he conducted early research in high-speed powerline communications under the guidance of Dr. Dino Manikopolus. This research experience set the stage for his future career developments and contributions to the field of embedded software and data communications.